Sub-Inspector suspended for slapping female dancer and brandishing pistol to crowd in Bihar
A police sub-inspector in Bihar, India, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a female dancer and firing his pistol at a crowd. The incident occurred during a devotional event, leading to public outcry and disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding police conduct and the viral nature of social media in holding public officials accountable.
Sub-Inspector suspended for slapping female dancer and brandishing pistol to crowd in Bihar The incident took place on October 20 during a ‘jagran’ (devotional night-long event) held at ‘Sarvajanik Durga Sthan in Panagachhi’, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil Police Station PATNA The Bihar Police sub-inspector accused of assaulting a female dancer and brandishing his pistol in Begusarai was suspended after the video of the incident went viral on social media. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/ In the video, SI Anil Kumar Singh, posted at the Mufassil Police Station, is seen climbing the stage and slapping a female performer. When people protested, the SI drew his pistol and fired into the air to intimidate the crowd. The incident took place on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), during a jagran (devotional night-long event) held at ‘Sarvajanik Durga Sthan in Panagachhi’, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station.
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